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Lions 2022 Roster Cutdown Tracker

The Detroit Lions must establish their 2022 53-man roster by Tuesday.

John Maakaron

August 30th, 2022 1:40 p.m. -- Lions are waiving DL Bruce Hector. Lions roster is now at 67 players. 

August 30th, 2022 12:00 p.m. -- Lions planning to release safety C.J. Moore. Roster now is at 68 players. 

August 30th, 2022 9:45 a.m. -- Cornerback Jerry Jacobs placed on PUP list. Roster is now at 69 players. 

August 30th, 2022 9:44 a.m. -- Lions are releasing cornerback AJ Parker. Roster now sits at 70 players. 

August 30th, 2022 9:15 a.m. -- Lions are releasing linebacker Anthony Pittman. Roster now sits at 71 players. 

August 29th, 2022, 7:40 p.m. -- Lions are releasing quarterback Tim Boyle. Roster now sits at 72 players. 

August 29th, 2022, 7:15 p.m. -- Lions are waiving CB Saivion Smith. Roster now sits at 73 players. 

August 29th, 2022, 6:55 p.m. -- Lions are waiving CB Mark Gilbert. Roster now sits at 74 players. 

August 29th, 2022, 5:31 p.m. -- Lions waive wideout Tom Kennedy. Lions roster now sits at 75 players. 

August 29th, 2022, 5:07 p.m. -- Lions release linebacker Jarrad Davis. Roster now sits at 76 players. 

August 29th, 2022, 4:35 p.m. -- Lions are cutting OL Kendall Lamm. Roster sits at 77 players. 

August 29th, 2022, 4:30 p.m. -- The Detroit Lions roster sits at 78 players, after releasing Kalil Pimpleton and Devin Funchess. 

The Detroit Lions must establish their 53-man roster ahead of the start of the 2022 season, by the 4 p.m. deadline this upcoming Tuesday.

Despite being confident in what veteran Jared Goff can accomplish this season, the backup quarterback situation is in complete disarray. 

Following the Lions' 19-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell did not want to provide a significant amount of detail regarding his feelings about the backup quarterbacks currently on the roster. 

Both Tim Boyle and David Blough struggled mightily to cement their spot on the roster. 

"Here's what I would say, I think it became very clear. I think we got things answered, and I'd leave it at that," said Campbell, via the team's YouTube page. 

The defense had a much better showing in the preseason finale, as Campbell noted postgame that cornerback Jeff Okudah had done enough to earn a spot starting opposite of Amani Oruwariye. 

In the coming two days, Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes will have several tough decisions to make regarding who gets cut and who makes the team's initial 53-man roster. 

Following along at All Lions for all roster news, rumors and cuts made over the next three days.

Quarterback

Running back

  • D’Andre Swift
  • Jamaal Williams 
  • Craig Reynolds 
  • Jermar Jefferson 
  • Justin Jackson 
  • Godwin Igwebuike 
  • Jason Cabinda -- PUP

Wide receiver 

  • DJ Chark 
  • Josh Reynolds 
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown
  • Kalif Raymond 
  • Quintez Cephus 
  • Trinity Benson 
  • Maurice Alexander 
  • Tom Kennedy -- Cut
  • Kalil Pimpleton -- Cut
  • Jameson Williams -- reserve/NFI list

Tight end

Offensive linemen

  • Taylor Decker 
  • Jonah Jackson 
  • Frank Ragnow 
  • Halapoulivaati Vaitai 
  • Penei Sewell 
  • Dan Skipper 
  • Logan Stenberg 
  • Evan Brown 
  • Tommy Kraemer
  • Matt Nelson 
  • Darrin Paulo 
  • Kevin Jarvis 
  • Obinna Eze
  • Kendall Lamm -- Cut

Defensive linemen

  • Michael Brockers 
  • Alim McNeill 
  • Levi Onwuzurike 
  • Isaiah Buggs 
  • Jashon Cornell
  • Demetrius Taylor
  • Bruce Hector -- Cut

EDGE rushers

Linebacker

Cornerbacks

  • Amani Oruwariye 
  • Jeff Okudah 
  • Will Harris
  • Bobby Price 
  • Cedric Boswell
  • Mike Hughes 
  • Chase Lucas
  • Mark Gilbert -- Cut
  • AJ Parker -- Cut
  • Saivion Smith -- Cut
  • Jerry Jacobs --- PUP

Safety

Specialists

  • Jack Fox 
  • Scott Daly 
  • Austin Seibert 
  • Riley Patterson
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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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